Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
The timezone in Kuwait is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Baku.
Every week, there are 14 Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flights. To take off early, jump on the 12:30 Kuwait Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:30 with Kuwait Airways.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GYD to KWI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Kuwait (and then exploring more of Kuwait!) is easy with Jazeera Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Jazeera Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating GYD to KWI flights, Kuwait Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GYD and KWI:
Imam Khomeini International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
R 977 is the lowest price for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,010. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from GYD to KWI, book your trip nine months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that depart GYD reach their destination without delay.
To get to Heydar Aliyev International Airport from central Baku, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near GYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KWI if you're taking a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Kuwait and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kuwait International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Kuwait. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kuwait in April.
Book your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Kuwait International Airport for July if you want to visit Kuwait during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 46ºC (115ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYD to KWI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kuwait
You've seen Kuwait, now it's time to discover other parts of Kuwait. Journey about 32 kilometres south to Al Aḩmadī to check off its leading sights. From Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre to KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait, Salwa is another essential stop in Kuwait. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.